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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6, and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe see as he wanders Ciudad Rodrigo that the British soldiers are doing?
(a) Burning houses.
(b) Handing out food to the residents.
(c) Mass rape and pillage.
(d) Killing children.

2. As the British are marching to Badajoz what slows their progress?
(a) French attacks.
(b) A heavy forest.
(c) No road.
(d) Heavy rain.

3. Why is Sharpe's back heavily scarred?
(a) From smallpox.
(b) From a flogging.
(c) He was hit with shrapnel.
(d) It isn't scarred.

4. When does the assault on Ciudad Rodrigo begin?
(a) Early afternoon.
(b) As night falls.
(c) At dawn.
(d) Late morning.

5. What is Sharpe looking for as he wanders Ciudad Rodrigo?
(a) A woman.
(b) Harper.
(c) A drink.
(d) A new horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teresa look like?

2. Why does Sharpe think he might not command his company at the next engagement?

3. What is Badajoz' size in relationship to Ciudad Rodrigo?

4. What type of position does Sharpe's company assume?

5. With whom has Sharpe begun a new romance in England?

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